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Laboratory<\/h1><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The laboratory is a multi-disciplinary department within the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital.\u00a0 <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The department runs two distinct service provisions;\u00a0Clinical Pathology<\/a>\u00a0testing and\u00a0Food, Water and Environmental<\/a> testing.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The department has a permanent establishment of four scientist level staff, who all have specialist skills and knowledge areas, this provides the department with a robust ability to take on a range of testing services.  The department is further staffed with two support staff who have worked in this generalist environment, and therefore have a broad range of skills.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Quality<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The department is committed to, and has built a Quality Management System which governs all activities undertaken by this department, the Laboratory Quality Manual outlines this system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Training<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The laboratory department recognises the importance of investing in staff and providing opportunities for career progression.  The KEMH laboratory is an Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS<\/a>) approved training laboratory to support staff (Certificate of Achievement Levels I and II) and pre-registration (Certificate of Competence) level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The department works with Falklands College<\/a> to support their provision of bespoke career apprenticeships, and we are further committed to accepting students studying in relevant science disciplines to undertake work placements with us during their term holidays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For general queries about training or work placement opportunities please contact the laboratory manager by emailing pathologymanager@kemh.gov.fk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Contacts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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Email:<\/strong> labgeneral@kemh.gov.fk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Phone:<\/strong> +500 28069<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Laboratory Manager<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Email: <\/strong>pathologymanager@kemh.gov.fk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Phone:<\/strong> +500 28068<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You\u2019ll find our office hours, location, and full contact details below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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